Palm Kernel
Elaeis guineensis
Palm kernel is a vital commercial agricultural product, fundamentally distinct from palm oil, though both originate from the same fruit of the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis). It is primarily traded globally as an industrial feedstock for its valuable oil and protein meal by-product.
Product Highlights
Marketing Strength
Specialty Oil Source with a distinct fatty acid profile (high lauric acid), making it valuable for specialty fats and oleochemicals.
Animal Feed (Palm Kernel Cake)
After the oil is extracted (typically via screw press or solvent extraction), the remaining solid material is processed into Palm Kernel Cake (PKC)
Quality Specifications
Oil Content
45.0% Min - 50.0% Min
Free Fatty Acid (FFA)
5.0% Max (Higher FFA indicates degradation and results in price deductions)
Packaging Options
Tailored packaging for international export standards
Standard Packaging
50 kg / 100 kg
PP (Polypropylene) woven sacks (50 kg / 100 kg) or Bulk-in-Container via liner bags.
Handling
Storage Conditions
Store in a dry, clean area to prevent water absorption and degradation.
Packaging Process
For bulk export, palm kernel is shipped in durable PP Woven Sacks (50 kg/100 kg) or loaded directly in bulk using container liner bags.
Export Markets
Global trusted export service with consistent supply
Indonesia
Malaysia
EU Countries
China
Minimum Order Quantity
20 - 25 Metric Tons (MT)
Competitive pricing for bulk orders
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